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I had a terrible experience with Allanlane. The recruitment consultant called me and told me that I stood a very good chance in landing a job with NHS. I was excited and I went to see him. He assured ...

I must say that the letter made my day! good luck Targitay!

You should approach the restaurants directly and pass them your CV. That way, you can impress them into hiring you Smile

You cannot do permanent jobs as a working holidaymaker. You may only work as a temp or contracter. Good luck!

Hi Fanny,

I did get a job offer but I wasnt too keen because the location is too far from where I live. It wont be able to cover my travel expenses. By the way, have you heard of an agency called A ...

Hey Fanny,

I know exactly what U mean!! I am going through the same thing as u, Been looking for 4 months now. Only recently I started getting job offers from employers directly. I never got any he ...

Hey Lily,

Where is your home country? I am from Malaysia Wink

oh..and be nice..I hate pofanity and the last thing I want is some infantile argument Smile

Hey infected,
Im only stating the facts. This is whats happening. Why would u encourage someone to work illegaly when he or she can easily get a visa. I have a visa that allows me to work for a year ...

Thanks Lily! I think u are right about registering with smaller agencies. I have come across some Polish workers who speak very bad english and yet they seem to be getting the jobs! I got nothing agai ...

Hey,
Im on the working holiday visa as well. The thing is you have to return to your home country once your visa expires. You may extend your stay in the UK via the HSMP visa but you have to return t ...

Hi Lily,

I am an IT graduate trying for admin jobs but they keep telling me that I am overqualifed and never call me back!! You are so lucky to get a job within 3 days!!

hey needjobnow,
you must be stupid to think that u will be able to work here without a permit!!! I have a work permit and I still cant get a job. They are so particular about these things! U need a N ...

I actually agree with MBN. I get more calls when I apply to the hiring companies directly! They are at least willing to give me a chance. The agencies are horrible. They filter everyone!! What are the ...

Has anyone ever been told that they are over qualified for a job? I get that all the time!! I just dont get it. I dont see how an IT granduate wont be able to do a simple data entry job!!

haha u funny! lol

I have had a bad exprience with Blue Arrow in Liverpool. One of the recruitment consultants was very rude to me. When I walked in, she came to me hesistantly. I told her that I was looking for temp jo ...

Hi jeshani,

I am looking for a job too and Im expriencing the same problem as you. They will only call you if you are shortlisted. If they dont call you within a week, I guess you are not shortlist ...

There is no perfect CV!!
Everyone I know thinks their CV is the best hahhaahha
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Hey,

I am on a working holiday visa as well and guess what? 3 months and jobless! I have a degree in IT and very exprienced. There are few things you have to consider. You cant apply for permanent ...

hey,
You know the saying, if you cant beat them, join them! seriously, I think you should hang in there until you find something else. Ignore those people and just concentrate in your work. I know e ...

Hey,

I am on the working holiday visa as well. Please see my replies below:

Do they usually check how much money you have at Customs (if you have a working-holiday visa)?
No, they dont do tha ...

Hi Santosh,

I am IT graduate from Malaysia and currently in the UK. I have been looking for jobs since Jan 2008. Trust me, its not as easy as you think it is to get a job here. If your are technica ...

wow! I didn't think that half the world would be trying to get a HSMP visa to work in the UK. Is it that easy to get one?

I agree with Bubblecat. I have been jobless for 3 months and I have applied to so many jobs and the agencies never call me! what are they looking for anyway???? Someone who is extremely dynamic? Nobod ...